Toyota partnered with Saatchi & Saatchi LA for its fun Prius c marketing campaign.

New data from R.L. Polk reveals that only 35% of hybrid owners bought another hybrid last year.

The Detroit automaker gets a touch of campaign fever with new marketing aimed to take down the competition.

The California New Car Dealers Association reports that the Toyota Prius was the best-selling car in California in 2012.

Audi and Volvo will roll out luxury electric cars in the U.S. market early next year.

55 mpg would be great, but an Eco model would be even better.

Use a potato instead of non-stick cooking spray on your grill.

Don't have a bottle opener? Summer your inner MacGyver with these tips.

Joseph Ford creates optical illusions with handmade knitted sweaters against real-life backdrops.

A toast to the guy who turned supermarket grape juice into wine and won the Internet.

With DIY sunscreen recipes, you have no idea if you'll be protected from the sun's harmful rays.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Some of the biggest companies are meeting the challenge.

These photos of service dogs went viral after part of their training took place at a play at the Stratford Festival in Canada.

One scientist found the farthest spot from a McDonald's restaurant in the U.S. -- and went there, eating McDonald's fare all the way.

Enter The Nature Conservancy's digital photography contest for a chance to see your work on the cover of the nonprofit's annual calendar.

Catch up on the environmental headlines from the week of Aug. 14-20, 2011, including the not-so-nutty professor behind the The Periodic Table of the Elements an

Artist and teacher Ruganzu Bruno Tusingwire wins the first 10K prize at TEDxQuatar with his innovative recycling idea that helps kids in need.

Scientists and artists have more in common than one might think. Many techniques used by artists are just as indispensable for scientists, who use interesting i

Sure, they do a better job at posing for photos than discouraging birds, but this army of eclectic scarecrows installed at one of the Hudson's grandest historic

Custom colors haven't always been as easy to come by as they are today. In the past they came from insects, mummies and heavy metals around the world.

British artist Richart Sowa has taken more than 100,000 plastic bottles and built an eco-friendly Mexican getaway powered by energy from the waves and the sun.

Recent studies by two teams of U.S. physicists who are also on the hunt for the elusive Higgs boson (sometimes referred to as the "God particle") reinforced the

From chinstrap penguins to cuckoo bees, these kleptomaniac parasites rob their fellow critters for food and supplies.

From taming inflammation to battling PMS blues, it's time to celebrate these salubrious wonder roots.

Your indiscriminate flushing can clog pipes and hurt animals.

These feared and beloved predators are arriving on coffee tables, thanks to famed National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry.

Two new books will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first 'Harry Potter' book.

Ecologist Chris Thomas, author of 'Inheritors of the Earth,' asks readers to look at what we gain through environmental losses.

In his book, "Endurance," astronaut Scott Kelly lays bare the highs and lows of living through NASA's longest single spaceflight.

The best underwater images from the Natural History Museum's annual wildlife photographer competition make up 'Unforgettable Underwater Photography.'

Data from 160,000 adults in 31 countries shows that having access to books at home may help develop stronger literacy, numeracy and technology skills.

By 'borrowing' someone from the Human Library, you get to learn their story — and share their humanity.

Botanist and biologist Francis Hallé introduces a new world of rainforest flora in his latest art-driven book.

Animal emotions can be surprisingly similar to ours, primatologist Frans de Waal explains in a new book, especially in our fellow mammals.

This Southern town has plenty of arts, local food and outdoor recreation. And a green-minded mayor, too.

Save your money for a truly natural safari experience in one of the most welcoming, safe and user-friendly nations on the African continent.

With 646,000 residents living in an area of more than 70,000 square miles, North Dakota is one of the least populated states in the U.S. Its remote location, sa

Rehoboth Beach, Del., is a grade-A beach town -- the “Nation’s Summer Capital” nickname is well-deserved. It’s a place where Mother Nature and the atypi

The Portuguese city of Lisbon has been a hub for culture, commerce and exploration for centuries. The well-kept remnants of its colorful past make it an interes

Video: Adventurer and conservationist David de Rothschild sets sail on Plastiki, a boat made out of 12,000 plastic bottles to help raise awareness about the Gre

A new yogitoes bag made of used plastic bottles combines a reusable tote with a yoga mat sling. Reduce waste while greening your yoga practice.

At long last, Method is set to release the world's first soap container — or any sort of container, for that matter — made partially from plastic trash reco

Marine debris is transformed into art for a new exhibit at the Anchorage Museum, offering an eerie look at Earth's plastic problem.

From bully sticks and rawhide to deer antlers and cow hooves, which natural dog chews are OK for your dog?

This explore.org film shows how service dog Abby and others helped in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001.

Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together.

Environmental cartoonist Jay Mohr gives his interpretation of the request to change the name of high fructose corn syrup to corn sugar

This weekend, read about how high fructose corn syrup might be to blame for the bees disappearing along with a few other disturbing news items.

Food and Drug Administration denies the Corn Refiners Association's request to change the name of the famous syrup to corn sugar.

The Oreo summer flavor sold exclusively at Target is not a substitute for a serving of fruit.